Hanoi (VNA) - While the Vietnamese government and people struggle with floods in various northern provinces, partner countries and humanitarian organisations around the world are supporting Vietnam to overcome the devastating damage caused by typhoon Yagi which hit the country on September 7.
The Australian Government announced an initial aid package of 3 million AUD (2 million USD) for Vietnam, which includes humanitarian support, emergency relief supplies, and other essential services to address the damage caused by the typhoon.
The first shipment of aid supplies for flood victims from the Australian Government touched down at Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi on September 11 evening.
The supplies comprise of a vast array of critical items, including 264 personal hygiene kits, 120 kitchen sets, 264 home repair kits, 600 blankets, 600 sleeping mats, 522 canvas covers and 360 mosquito nets.
Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Ito Naoki on September 11 revealed that the Japanese Government, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), is actively considering the provision of materials and equipment to support Vietnam's disaster recovery efforts, tailored to the country's specific needs.
On September 16-17, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is set to deliver 40 portable water filters and 200 multi-purpose plastic canvas covers.
On September 12, the Republic of Korea’s Embassy in Vietnam announced that the Korean government has decided to provide 2 million USD in humanitarian aid, with a hope to contribute to the recovery of affected areas and help residents return to their normal lives as soon as possible.
The US Mission to Vietnam, through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing 1 million USD in immediate humanitarian aid to support Vietnam’s efforts to respond to the devastating impacts of typhoon Yagi. The assistance will be allocated to humanitarian partners to enable the provision of multipurpose cash assistance, shelter, and water, sanitation, and hygiene assistance, as well as non-food items in support of Government-led disaster assistance efforts across Vietnam.
This 1 million USD builds upon long-standing support to the government of Vietnam and the Vietnam Red Cross Society to strengthen resilience to climate change and the disaster response capabilities of communities across the country. Over the past five years, the US Mission to Vietnam, through USAID, has provided 7.7 million USD in emergency response and disaster preparedness assistance—including to address needs generated by floods and typhoons and build the capacity of local first responders.
US Ambassador Marc Knapper emphasised that the US will stand with Vietnam during this difficult time and respond as effectively as possible to support affected citizens.
“We commend the hard work of Vietnam's government officials, security officers and military personnel for their efforts to address the needs of those who have suffered,” he remarked.
Meanwhile, the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management (AHA Centre) also scheduled the delivery of a substantial aid package on September 13-14. The consignment will comprise 2,002 family kits, 1,008 home repair kits, 1,015 kitchen kits and 3,031 personal hygiene kits.
UNICEF Vietnam transported 80,000 water purification tablets for the Centre of Disease Control in Thai Nguyen province and 4,000 litres of water to the Lao Cai provincial Hospital. The goal is to ensure the supply of drinking water for 800 people as part of efforts to help communities affected by typhoon Yagi overcome disaster consequences.
In the coming days, UNICEF will provide water purification tablets, water tanks, ceramic filters, hand sanitisers and soap to households, schools and healthcare facilities in Yen Bai and Lao Cai provinces.
It is committed to urgently providing sustained support to the Government of Vietnam to ensure children and families have access to essential services, said Silvia Danailov, UNICEF’s Representative in Vietnam.
Typhoon Yagi ravaged 26 northern localities, leaving 324 people dead and missing, including 24 children as of 1pm on September 12. It has damaged an estimated 141,469 homes, 550 health facilities and 805 schools, while around 400,000 homes lack access to safe water./.
